Transportation

As we can all agree, being an islander is nearly synonymous with being a boater. Boating is a pleasurable mode of transportation that gets us to our islands, and it is a wonderful lifestyle choice that affords us the luxuries of adventure and recreation. Coupled with these advantages, however, are...

The private island lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with adventure, independence, and style. One of the best ways to compliment this lifestyle is to explore one’s surrounding waters. For those looking to dive in deep, we recommend U-Boat Worx.
U-Boat Worx is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the crafting of high-quality, cost-effective private...

While the official name of this stretched superyacht is the Benetti FB253 61m, its owner has always
been a fan of the James Bond saga and has dubbed this incredible craft “Diamonds are Forever”.
Diamonds are Forever’s concept and layout have been meticulously crafted around every conceivable
owner requirement. Her elegant external lines...

Until recently, flying an airplane recreationally has been a fanciful notion; an aspiration inhibited by various complexities. For many, a lack of options in high-performance leisure aircraft, the time it takes to earn a pilot’s licence and other intricacies have clouded the reality of taking flight.
The ICON A5 is a...

It is said that building a custom sailing yacht can be a delicate balance, or even a series of trade-offs, but it is difficult to find a shadow of compromise within the Royal Huisman’s Twizzle. The 57.5m - long labour of love embodies what has been referred to as “the...

Attention All Pilots: PARADISE IS LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY… Tropical breezes, palm trees, sugar sand beaches, warm clear waters, friendly folks, fresh sea food, cold beer and of course some of the most beautiful islands in the world. So easy even a Light Sport Aircraft can do it…
The...

For all its pleasures, owning a private island comes with certain challenges. Transportation certainly tops the list, particularly in remote locations. For those who have access to small planes, the time it takes to get to one's own slice of paradise can be greatly reduced. Airstrips are a necessary component...

Looking for a way to explore your Private Island, but tired of doing it above the waves. A team of French engineers, the world has the pedal-powered submarine. The mini-sub, nicknamed the Scubster is entirely human-powered. The Scrubster is designed so that the ‘driver’ only...

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